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PREFIRE-2

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on June 5, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 5, 2024 · 03:15 UTCLaunch 2024-108Launch no. 6,696 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 5, 2024, 03:15
Launch designation
2024-108
Mission
PREFIRE-2
Flight name
Prefire and Ice
Vehicle flight ID
49

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
191 km
Initial apogee
523 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.010 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
PREFIRE 12024-108ANORAD 59965Jet Propulsion LabEarth science10 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.